The bill amends Section 662 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish that any person guilty of fighting a duel with a deadly weapon, regardless of whether any death or injury occurs, will be charged with a Class C1 felony. This modification emphasizes the seriousness of dueling with deadly weapons and sets forth specific penalties for such actions.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, Section 663, which defines "serious bodily injury" and outlines guidelines for consent as an affirmative defense to certain assaultive conduct. It specifies that a victim's effective consent or the actor's reasonable belief in the victim's consent can serve as a defense if the conduct does not threaten serious bodily injury and the victim is aware of the risks associated with their occupation, medical treatment, or scientific experiments. However, this defense is not available if the conduct is related to gang membership. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-662